How to side-load a virtual private network onto Meta’s virtual reality headsets

Virtual reality game Gorilla Tag players claim to have found a way to cheat and easily “tag” opponents.

Teenagers have produced video tutorials showing how to side-load a virtual private network onto Meta ’s virtual reality headsets and use the location-changing technology to get ahead in the game.

The free VPN app that the tutorials point to, Big Mama VPN, is also selling access to users’ home internet connections.

Big Mama Proxy is available to be used for ad verification, buying online tickets, price comparison, web scraping, and a host of other use cases.

It is also mentioned in the terms of use and FAQ page about how the app is free.

Israeli security firm Kela has found more than 1,000 posts relating to the Big Mama proxy network.

Trend Micro also found a security vulnerability in the Big Mama VPN.

The flaw could have allowed a proxy user to access someone’s local network if exploited.

The company says it reported the flaw to Big Mama, which fixed it within a week .

Ultimately, Hilt says, there are potential risks whenever anyone downloads and uses a free VPN.